Women Lead Change is dedicated to the development, advancement and promotion of women, their organizations, and to impacting the economy and future workforce.
As a volunteer group of dedicated women who first started a women’s leadership conference in Eastern Iowa in 2007, Women Lead Change has come a long way. It was with their original intent of providing leadership development specific to women in the workplace that led us to the events and programming hosted now. Looking forward to progress and the years ahead.
Conferences
Hosting 4 leadership conferences in 2023.
Workshops
Virtual workshops & in-person regional events.
Programs
Designed for your entire leadership journey.
Resources
We actively produce blogs, podcasts, and research.
Resources & Events
Workshops, conferences and more scheduled for the year with more to come.
Event
Feb. 15, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | All Access Virtual
We’ll explore the concept of strategic recovery and its impact on our energy, well-being, productivity, and ability to lead others.
Event
March 2, 2023 I Coralville Hotel & Conference Center I Coralville, IA
The One Team Summit is focused on teamwork; how we can bring our remote and in person teams together and how, with a focus on teamwork, we can exceed expectations in performance. How we work together matters.
Event
April 4 - 5, 2023 | DoubleTree Convention Complex | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Featuring Khaliah O. Guillory, Carey Lohrenz and more!
Event
April 19, 2023 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Stoney Creek Hotel & Events Center
We’ll take a deep dive on what armor is, how it shows up, when it shows up, why it shows up, and the brave choice we can make instead.
Event
April 26, 2023 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Cedar Falls Convention and Event Center
Now collectively, let’s stretch, what do WE want to be known for and how can we use our platform to put more women in power.
Event
May 4, 11, 18, 2023 | All Access Virtual
Advocates & Allies is a virtual series that provides thought provoking professional development. When disruption happened, how did you pivot? And how are you planning to build your work community moving forward to be a culturally-healthy organization with innovative leadership? Let’s take advantage of this disruption to thrive in this new world of work.
Event
May 16, 2023 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Holiday Inn Sioux Falls City Centre
Empathy is making its way to the forefront and touted as a superpower for leaders. But how do we do empathy? We’ll walk through (and practice) the five steps of empathy and identify what happens when we encounter (or commit) an empathy miss.
Event
Aug. 16, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | All Access Virtual
Explore various tools for effective collaboration, communication and influence building that leverage multi-generational differences and bridges gaps.
Event
Oct. 18-19, 2023 | Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, Iowa
Featuring Dr. Wendy Borlabi and more to be announced!
Event
Nov. 14, 2023 | Waterfront Convention Center | Bettendorf, Iowa
Featuring Carlos Whittaker and more to be announced!
Ascent
At Women Lead Change, we help women leaders achieve what they desire in their careers. We work with you to establish your strategic direction, align and develop internal talent, and measure the return on your development investment.
Elevate
Elevate your career path. Current and emerging leaders in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City and Quad Cities regions are eligble for this professional devlopment opportunity. Building leaders for tomorrow.
EPIC
Women are leading and making a difference in all aspects of life. But there’s much more to be done – and much more to be learned about how women can lead more effectively and in greater numbers. Find out how your company can take the challenge.
Connect
Women Connect is a community of company leaders dedicated to improving women’s leadership competencies. These regional groups engage women in senior leadership through sharing best practices, connecting people and providing professional development opportunities for their respective organizations.
Listen
This podcast features thought leaders, industry experts, CEOs, and senior leaders who recognize the imperative to advance women leaders at all levels. Topics range from personal interviews to tactical development insights around issues like gender intelligence, male allyship, emotional intelligence, and executive presence.
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